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nervousness

[nur-vuhs-nis] / ˈnɜr vəs nɪs /


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Against this backdrop, continued market nervousness appears justified, Nguyen says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

However, the higher rates go and the longer they stay elevated, the more damage the sector is likely to incur, especially as nervousness likely builds ahead of earnings season.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

When asked if there was nervousness about potentially annoying military chiefs, a senior Treasury source said you'd be "hard-placed to find anyone sceptical" of the idea that Healey is committed to keeping the country safe.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

The heightened nervousness was underscored by security guards blocking photographers and videojournalists from entering the hospital.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Aunt Rose said it so plainly, like she was talking about the best kind of lye soap, and Ophie felt the tiniest bit of her nervousness break away.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland


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